Reba McEntire Physically ‘Can’t Be a Mean Judge’ on NBC’s ‘The Voice’

The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott · Sep 13, 2023 · 21m

For Reba McEntire, joining NBC’s ‘The Voice’ as a judge after Blake Shelton’s departure adds a layer of “pressure” to the gig. “Nobody can replace Blake Shelton. He’s a huge personality and a wonderful person.... I’m just getting in there trying to have fun and represent country music as best I can,” she told Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott. But if anybody can do that, it’s Reba McEntire, who hasn’t stopped making hits since she began nearly 50 years ago. Her next album, ‘Not That Fancy’ (which will also feature a book of stories and recipes), will feature her classic songs scaled back, more…